Which teams did Lincoln Riley Coach?

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Lincoln Riley is a college football coach and has been appointed by the USC Trojans football team since 2022. Riley is a successful college football coach and earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science from Texas Tech in 2006. He took the Oklahoma program to four Big 12 championships and three College Football Playoff appearances. Three of his quarterbacks won the Heisman Trophy under him, while three players were drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. He transferred to the Trojans as the head coach and is known for his offensive strategies which have brought immediate success to the team. He guided USC to 11 victories in a season and also qualified for the bowl games. Riley has managed to set multiple records in Oklahoma and USC and has shown his success not only through team leadership but also through the development of the player, marking him as one of the youngest coaches in college football.

Lincoln Riley Coaching History

Lincoln Riley began his coaching career as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at East Carolina from 2010-2014. In 2015, Riley became the offensive coordinator at the University of Oklahoma and won the Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant. He was promoted to head coach in 2017. Riley took the USC head coaching position in 2021, and in his first season, he guided the Trojans towards a record-breaking season scoring 579 points. He also earned an appearance in the Pac-12 Championship Game.

Where does Lincoln Riley coach?

Lincoln Riley is the head coach at USC Trojans since 2021.

What is Lincoln Riley's Head Coaching record?

Lincoln Riley’s head coaching record is 78-22 as of November 2024.

FAQs on Lincoln Riley

A. Lincoln Riley attended Muleshoe High School.

A. Lincoln Riley was born in Muleshoe, Texas.

A. Lincoln Riley played as a quarterback.

A: Lincoln Riley has two kids.

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